2025 Hyundai Kona SEL, N Line S

The 2025 Kona is a subcompact crossover that slots between the Venue and the larger Tucson in Hyundai's SUV lineup. It competes with the Honda HR-V, Kia Seltos, and Toyota Corolla Cross in a crowded subcompact segment. The Kona feels nimble around town, with quick steering and a tidy footprint that makes parking easy. The cabin is modern and roomy for the class, with a clean dashboard and generous rear legroom for a small SUV. Standard tech includes a touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Hyundai's SmartSense safety suite. The SEL is the mid-grade Kona, adding niceties like dual-zone climate and an 8-way power driver seat over the base SE. Its 2.0L I4 makes 147 horsepower and pairs with a CVT, which keeps the 31 mpg combined rating strong for daily driving.